Sibusisiwe Butale
Secondary School Teacher
Gaborone
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Health Officer
Ministry of Health
Gaborone
06.2014 - Current
- Coordinate and implement the national prevention and treatment programs for Alcohol and drug use
- Master Trainer on the Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use Implementers Series
- Facilitate budget planning and ensure compliance and optimal appropriation of allocated program funds.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Support all M&E initiatives including defining key project performance indicators, monitoring data quality and tracking progress of activities.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Program Coordinator
Botswana Council Of Non Governmental Organisations
Gaborone
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Developed a public education strategy for alcohol and drug use reduction interventions.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
Project Coordinator
John Hopkins University Centre for Communications Programs
Francistown
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Developed work plans (monthly/quarterly) for activities to be conducted by the District Coordinators and implementing partners.
- Provided technical assistance to partners implementing field-based and radio projects.
- Managed contractual agreements with implementing partners, including negotiating budgets and ensuring timely and accurate technical and financial reporting.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
Behaviour Change Communications Manager
Population Services International
Gaborone
03.2004 - 04.2007
- Overall management of Behavior Change Communications programs
- Managed the administrative and daily operations of the programs ensuring compliance with the program objectives.
- Prepared strategic plans, activity plans and quarterly plans.
- Facilitated the dissemination and popularization of the behavior change programs through educational, marketing and PR activities.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Managed and maintained all contractual requirements with donors.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Children Programs Producer
Botswana Television
Gaborone
03.1999 - 02.2004
- Overall manager, coordinator and producer of a television program.
- Conceived and developed program ideas: selected stories and special events to be covered and individuals to be interviewed.
- Conducted research around the idea and compiled facts.
- Selected and supervised presenters.
- Edited and packaged programs for broadcasting.
- Ensured that the program met the station’s editorial objectives
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Secondary School Teacher
Ministry of Education and Skills Development
Kopong
06.1997 - 02.1999
- Taught English Language and Literature to secondary school students
- Rationalized and implemented the school syllabuses.
- Designed and prepared lessons, class tests and internal examinations.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Liaised with parents on their children’s welfare and education.
- Supervised other teachers in the department
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana 08.1992 - 04.1996
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - English Language And Geography
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana 08.1996 - 05.1997
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom 11.2015 - 02.2018
Skills
Health and wellness experience
undefinedReading, Travelling, Volunteering and Community Involvement
As a student of English Literature, I have always maintained a culture of reading even after completion of my degree. I read fiction and real stories books. My love for traveling is somewhat influenced by my traveling. I have traveled to most African countries, some Asian countries as well as Europe. I love learning and experiencing new cultures. Most of the projects and programs that I coordinated are community based which meant community involvement and mobilisation. This has led to my volunteerism spirit.
Timeline
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Sunderland
11.2015 - 02.2018
Principal Health Officer
Ministry of Health
06.2014 - Current
Program Coordinator
Botswana Council Of Non Governmental Organisations
09.2010 - 08.2013
Project Coordinator
John Hopkins University Centre for Communications Programs
04.2009 - 08.2010
Behaviour Change Communications Manager
Population Services International
03.2004 - 04.2007
Children Programs Producer
Botswana Television
03.1999 - 02.2004
Secondary School Teacher
Ministry of Education and Skills Development
06.1997 - 02.1999
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - English Language And Geography
University of Botswana
08.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Botswana
08.1992 - 04.1996
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